Serbia has introduced a new system of funding public broadcasting as its overhauls media regulation as part of its application to join the European Union (EU). From 1 January, each household has to pay an annual fee - set at 150 dinars (€1.22) for this year - which will be added to their electricity bill.

Leading Middle East and North Africa (MENA) satellite operator Arabsat Satellite Communications (Arabsat) had concluded a deal with the Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation (OTE) for the purchase of...